First Round Abstract Submission Closed on 12th November!
First Round Abstract Submission Closed on 12th November!
University of Birmingham Dubai
UAE
Mohamed El-Hadidi is an accomplished bioinformatician and academic leader, currently serving as Associate Professor and Director of the Bioinformatics MSc Program at the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham Dubai.
With over 16 years of experience in computational biology and bioinformatics, and more than six years in biotechnology, Dr. El-Hadidi brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective shaped by international academic training and impactful research. He earned his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from the University of Tübingen in Germany, and holds dual MSc degrees; in Biotechnology from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Portugal, and in Computational and Systems Biology from Aalto University in Finland.
Before joining the University of Birmingham Dubai, Dr. El-Hadidi was an Assistant Professor and Head of the Bioinformatics Research Group at Nile University in Egypt. There, he played a pivotal role in launching both the Bioinformatics Postgraduate Diploma and the Biomedical Informatics Undergraduate Program, demonstrating a strong commitment to education and capacity-building in the region.
His research focuses on applied bioinformatics, including multi-omics integration, microbiome data analysis, and host–microbiome interactions, applied across medical and environmental domains. As a previous key member of the Scientific Committee of the Egyptian Genome Project, he has contributed to national efforts in large-scale genomic analysis and the advancement of precision medicine.
Beyond academia, Dr. El-Hadidi has collaborated with various companies as a bioinformatics consultant, bridging the gap between research and real-world application. His work is widely published in high-impact journals and international conferences, reinforcing his standing as a thought leader in the field.
With a rare blend of academic leadership, technical expertise, and industry insight, Dr. El-Hadidi continues to drive innovation in bioinformatics and inspire the next generation of scientists